National Roller Derby at Niagara Park StadiumHundreds of junior skaters from across Australia will converge on the Central Coast next month to battle for supremacy on skates at the 2017 Junior Roller Derby National Championships.Taking place at Niagara Park Stadium on Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 April, this will be the first time the national tournament has ever been held in New South Wales.Based on its performance in hosting major roller derby bouts over the past three years, Niagara Park Stadium was selected as the ideal facility to host this iconic national event.Divided into three skill divisions of Positional, Modified and Full Contact, teams will compete for trophies in their respective skill division, with winners claiming the ‘Best in Australia’ title.With games across both days and an awards ceremony following the final round on Sunday afternoon, this event is fast, exciting and action-packed, and will have crowds riding an emotional rollercoaster right up until the final whistle.Spectators are welcome to attend by gold coin donation at the door.For further information search Junior Roller Derby Nationals on Facebook.
Temporary traffic control measures will be in place along a section of Davistown Road, Yattalunga, from 9 – 11 April, while Central Coast Council completes essential road upgrade works.The project, being carried out in the vicinity of Elvys Avenue, will be undertaken at night to minimise the impact on local traffic.Warning signs will be in place for the duration of the works to notify motorists of the changed traffic conditions and traffic controllers will be on site from 7pm – 5am to enhance community safety.Single lane traffic will be in place during construction and motorists should expect some minor delays during this time.Council would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their patience while these important works are carried out and apologises for any inconvenience.
Central Coast Council is undertaking a $2.3 million upgrade to improve the capacity of the Wilson Road car park at Terrigal.This substantial project started in March 2017 and will include construction of an additional level, the installation of a lift within the carpark, CCTV cameras and the provision of additional disabled spaces on each floor.The project will support continued growth within the Terrigal CBD, creating 110 extra parking spaces for residents and visitors to the area.Council has now successfully negotiated a variation in the program for the additional (fourth) level of the carpark with the facility to now remain open until Wednesday 26 April, 2017.The existing level 3 of the carpark will remain closed, with levels 1 and 2 available for the community during the entire school holiday period.In addition, Council has taken steps to reconfigure parking at The Haven to provide extra untimed spaces for those attending the Terrigal ANZAC Day Dawn Service and a free shuttle bus to run from The Haven to The Esplanade from 4.30am so attendees can easily get to the Cenotaph for the service.The change in the construction program, along with altered arrangements at The Haven will ensure that 500 parking spaces will be available for ANZAC day.Council would like to thank North Construction and their associated contractors for their cooperation in delivering this essential infrastructure project.
Following extensive community consultation, Stage 2 of the planned upgrade for Scenic Highway at Terrigal commenced on Monday 10 April.Inclusive of embankment lowering, footpath construction and the introduction of a pedestrian refuge island, Stage 2 is part of a comprehensive program of works designed to improve pedestrian and motorist movements.Council’s Group Leader of Business, Assets and Infrastructure, Mike Dowling, said the works will improve visibility and provide an improved pedestrian environment for people crossing the Scenic Highway near the intersection of Bellevue Crescent.“Following tree removal works carried out in Stage 1 in January, this next phase of works will dramatically increase sight distances around the location,” Mr Dowling said.“The installation of a pedestrian refuge island and footpath will also help to enhance accessibility.”Mr Dowling added that Council moved quickly on key elements of this project, while important planning and approvals were completed for the remainder of the works.“The Central Coast Traffic Committee unanimously supported the works in March this year,” said Mr Dowling.“We were able to install new 50km/h signage and pavement marking before Christmas, commencing our program of improvements and reinforcing appropriate speed limits to all drivers on this section of the Scenic Highway.”In addition, a review of the Scenic Highway, from Charles Kay Drive to The Terrigal Esplanade has also been undertaken and Council is considering the recommendations, amidst wider traffic management planning.Stage 2 is scheduled for completion in June 2017.Works will take place from 7am – 3pm, with single lane traffic during construction — traffic controllers will be on site and motorists should expect some minor delays during this time.Council would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their patience while these important works are carried out.
Residents are advised that Central Coast Council will be closed for the Easter period, from Friday 14 April until Monday 17 April (inclusive).Essential services will continue during the closure, including waste collection, water treatment and lifeguards.For any urgent council-related emergencies during the period such as water main breaks, residents can contact 4325 8222 (Gosford office) or 4350 5555 (Wyong office) 24-hours a day.Council Libraries will be closed from Friday 14 April until Monday 17 April (inclusive), however return chutes will remain open.Central Coast Council management and staff would like to wish residents a safe and happy Easter.
With the second term of the 2017 school year kicking off next week, Central Coast Council is reminding residents to slow down near schools and put the safety of children first.Monday 24 April is a gazetted school day which means 40km zones will be back in force, as will parking zones around schools.Parking zones around schools are in place for the safety of children, but also assist with traffic flow during busy drop off and pick up times.As the school term begins, Council Rangers and Parking Officers will carry out extra patrols to enforce parking restrictions around schools, helping to ensure a safe start to the school term.Council is encouraging everyone to take care when driving through school zones, stick to the speed limit, follow directions from crossing supervisors and avoid any dangerous manoeuvres.Double Demerits will also be in force from Friday 21 April to Tuesday 25 April 2017 (inclusive) and will apply if a motorist is caught speeding in a designated school zone on Monday 24 April.For more information on how to park safely around schools, visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
Central Coast Council is providing increased parking options for patrons attending ANZAC Day events in Terrigal on Tuesday 25 April.Changes to the construction timeline for the $2.3 million upgrade of Wilson Road Carpark have enabled the bottom two levels of the carpark to remain open on ANZAC Day, with Council also offering additional parking at The Haven that will not be subject to usual parking restrictions, and transport options from Terrigal Haven to the event.Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said Council supports ANZAC Day events across the Central Coast and is implementing measures to ensure considerable parking spaces will be available in Terrigal this ANZAC Day.“Council works together with local law enforcement, the RSL and its sub-branches, as well as local community organisations to ensure ANZAC Day activities are successful right across the Coast,” Mr Reynolds said.“In addition to the lower two levels of the Wilson Road parking station remaining open, we’ve also reconfigured parking at The Haven to provide additional parking not subject to usual parking restrictions, and will be providing a free shuttle bus from The Haven from 4am until 12noon to assist anyone planning to attend the Dawn Service.“This has resulted in considerable parking spaces becoming available in Terrigal this ANZAC Day.”The substantial upgrade of the Wilson Road Carpark will support continued growth within the Terrigal CBD, creating 110 more permanent parking spaces for residents and visitors to the area.For full project details, including maps detailing ANZAC Day parking options, visit yourvoiceourcoast.com
In commemoration of ANZAC Day on Tuesday 25 April, services are being held across the Central Coast.These services provide community members the opportunity to come together to pay their respects to our fallen servicemen and women, and acknowledge those who fought to defend our country and protect our way of life.ANZAC Day event locations for 2017 include:DoyalsonThe dawn service will be held at 5am at the RSL Club Cenotaph, with breakfast served immediately afterward.
As part of this year’s ANZAC Day activities, a number of road closures will occur on the Central Coast on Tuesday 25 April 2017.Terrigal road closures: From 5am, closures will be in place from the roundabout on Terrigal Drive to The Esplande, and traffic will be diverted up and over Barnhill Road.
Council is holding a number of free family history research workshops in May, including the first-ever Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workshop for the region.The workshops are being held due to strong interest from the community and will take place at Tuggerah and Bateau Bay Libraries.Council Group Leader Connected Communities, Ms Julie Vaughan, said researching family history helps us to gain a sense of who we are and where we have come from.“Tracing ancestors and finding out about extended family enables us to build a strong sense of place and identity in the community,” Ms Vaughan said.Staff from the Indigenous Services Branch of the NSW State Library will lead the two hour session and will explain why research needs to start in the present and work backwards.They will cover resources and techniques needed to search library collections and other significant resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family history.Language materials, pictures, manuscripts, missionary records and electoral rolls will be discussed at the free workshop, which will take place on 3 May from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Tuggerah Library.Martyn Killion from NSW State Archives and Records will run a workshop on The Colonial Secretary’s Records on 17 May from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Tuggerah Library.The Colonial Secretary’s records form part of the Archives Resources Kit, which contains more than 1565 items, including microfilms and immigration records.Tuggerah Library is one of a select pool of libraries across the state that holds part of the kit and Gosford Library is one of only 40 libraries in NSW to hold a full kit.A workshop for those who are new to family history research will also be held on 4 May from 10.30am to 12pm at Bateau Bay Library.Council Administrator Mr Ian Reynolds said Central Coast Library Service holds a range of family history workshops throughout the year.“We encourage residents to join their local library and take advantage of these free workshops,” Mr Reynolds said.Bookings are essential for all workshops.Please call Tuggerah Library on 4350 1560 or Bateau Bay Library on 4350 1580.